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How to get fromCastaic to San Diegoby train (Amtrak), train, bus, car, plane, or bus (Amtrak, Flixbus)

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There are 6 ways to get from Castaic to San Diego by train (Amtrak), train, bus, car, plane, or bus (Amtrak, Flixbus)

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Santa Clarita to L.A. Union Stationtrain train AV Line
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to San Diegotrain train Pacific Surfliner
    5h 9m
    $81–135

  2. Drive 160 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Castaic to San Diegocar car 160 mi
    2h 48m
    $30–43

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Santa Clarita to L.A. Union Stationtrain train AV Line
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles to San Diegobus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    5h 17m
    $81–115

  4. Train to Los Angeles International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Santa Clarita to L.A. Union Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane LAX - SAN
    4h 2m
    $198–863

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Santa Clarita-Newhall Amtrak Station to Westwood Ucla Amtrak Bus Stopbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles to San Diegobus bus FlixBus 2017
    6h 43m
    $72–101

  6. Fly from Burbank Bob Hope Airport

    1. Fly from Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane BUR - SAN
    5h 44m
    $301–701

Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to San Diego International Airport (SAN) flights

Calendar49Weekly Planes
Duration58 minAverage Duration
Ticket$35Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 170.9 mi
  • Duration: 5h 9m

What companies run services between Castaic, CA, USA and San Diego, CA, USA?

You can take a vehicle from Castaic to San Diego via Santa Clarita, L.A. Union Station, and Los Angeles in around 5h 9m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Castaic to San Diego via Santa Clarita-Newhall Amtrak Station and Los Angeles in around 6h 43m.

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